Overview
Jessica Van Dalen prepares and prosecutes patent applications, leveraging her technical background to help clients protect their intellectual property assets. Jessica has extensive experience particular expertise in the vehicle industry, particularly in protecting all aspects of on-road and off-road vehicle components, technologies and designs. Jessica practices before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as government entities in Japan, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia. She collaborates with clients on licensing agreements, portfolio analysis, and opinion work related to infringement and patent invalidity. A former co-op engineer and researcher, Jessica has particular proficiency in mechanical, material and chemical arts technology.
Prior Experience
During law school, Jessica worked as a summer associate at Faegre Baker Daniels and summer clerk at an Indianapolis firm.
Before law school, Jessica served as a co-op engineer with Raybestos Products Co., gaining experience in heavy-duty friction materials used for automotive and agricultural vehicle applications. She also worked as an engineering research assistant at Purdue University, focusing on adhesive formulation and testing.
Faculty Positions
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law Intellectual Property Clinic — Adjunct Faculty Member
Personal Interests
Jessica enjoys as much time outside as possible, whether running, hiking or taking walks with her family.
Related Legal Services
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Indiana
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
J.D. Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies (executive business editor) (2010)
Purdue University
B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering (2007)
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
Other Perspectives
- New Pro Bono Opportunities for Indiana Patent Lawyers
Panelist, Indiana University Maurer School of Law Center for Intellectual Property Research, September 2015
Leadership & Community
Civic Activities
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law IP Clinic — Advisory Board
- Old Northside Association — Board of Directors, 2015-19
- Old Northside Foundation — Board of Directors, 2015-16
- Indianapolis Public School 39 — Volunteer
- Society of Women Engineers — Member; Assist with outreach events for middle school girls throughout Indiana
- YMCA of Greater of Indianapolis — Steering Committee, 2015-18
Honors
- Purdue University — Cooperative Education Professional Practice Hall of Fame Award, 2021
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-22
- Indiana Super Lawyers — Rising Stars, Intellectual Property, 2019
- School of Materials Science Engineering, Purdue University — Outstanding Materials Engineer, 2018
- Indiana Bar Foundation — Pro Bono Publico, 2017
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2014-17, 2019
- Indiana University School of Law — Women's Law Caucus, president
- Purdue University — College of Engineering Outstanding Senior for Materials Sciences and Engineering